Profiles Of Change: President Obama's Call for Citizen Action Is Already Resonating

"Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America," President Barack Obama told US citizens on his Inauguration Day. That rang in the ears of people who changed their lives in response to his call.

The San Francisco Bay Guardian was founded in 1966 as the first newsweekly specifically designed to be alternative to and competitive with the local daily newspaper monopoly. It has become one of the best-known and most respected editorial and advertising...

Residencies by local indie-rock and pop bands, however, haven't quite taken hold in San Francisco like they have in other cities, despite efforts from clubs over the years. But now they are gaining traction.

Now that we have all this energy, where should we direct it? How, on an individual level, can we support the Obama administration in making real change? We'd like to add to the discussion by highlighting some local groups, causes, and nonprofits who could use year-round help.

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